Deep Fried Watermelon

[Hj]

10 lb. watermelon seedless if possible
11 T. flour
7 T. cornstarch
2 egg whites beaten
3 c. canola oil for deep frying use
Powdered sugar

Cut watermelon in half - scoop out the pulp.
Remove any seeds from pulp and cut the pulp into diamonds.
Coat with flour.

Mix egg whites with cornstarch n a little water into a batter.

Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat till small bubbles appear around a 1”inch cube of day-old bread dropped into the oil.

Dip watermelon pieces in batter ñ add to oil. Deep-fry until the coating becomes firm.

Turn off heat- continue to deep fry watermelon until
it is light brown.

Remove- drain well- sprinkle with the sugar- serve. Repeat procedure with rest of watermelon. Season with salt ñ pepper either before coating or after coating.

[ChileFarmer]

HJ, love you recipes, well most of them anyway. But man, somehow this watermelon fried is just wrong. But I would try it. Heck I will try most anything one time. CF

[dheidemann]

really..... not sure about this one!!! sounds good!

[Hj]

Try just a few pieces fried.... U might be surprised- but everyone's taste is different as we all know lol ..

Sometimes mistakes are great creations n taste

[spoiledrotten]

This is definitely a first for me. Never heard of it, but then I would have thought someone was crazy for deep frying ice cream a few years ago.

[Hj]

Spoiled R~
Yes, who would of thought but one never knows until it is done. Sometimes great creations are in the making when things like is done.


Here is a salsa U might like also with watermelon

Sweet ñ Hot Watermelon Salsa

1 to 2 T. jalapeño or serrano peppers seeded diced fine
3 c. watermelon chopped in ¼ “pieces
1/2 c. red fresno pepper seeded chopped small or use sweet red bell
2 T. lime juice
handful cilantro leaves only fresh chopped
2 T. green onions ñ some stems chopped or use more
1/2 tsp. garlic granular
Salt to taste

Large bowl- mix all together well. Chill at least 3 hours. Covered

[spoiledrotten]

Thanks Hj. I'm a sucker for salsa. Sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing.